"Financial Accountant"

Financial Accountant

561469

Canberra / ACT, ACT, Australia, 2601

Fixed Term

Closing at: Mar 5 2026 - 23:55 AEDT

Classification: ANU Officer 6/7 (Administration)

Salary package: $98,387 - $113,252 per annum plus 17% superannuation

Terms: Full Time, Fixed term (until 1 February 2027)

Position overview

The Financial Accountant is a member of the Corporate Finance and Financial Reporting team within the Finance and Business Services Division (F&BS).

The Financial Accountant is responsible for making a significant contribution to and supporting the production and delivery of high-quality, informative, accurate and timely financial reporting for the University.

The Financial Accountant collaborates with and provides high-quality financial reporting, services and advice to stakeholders across the University and has the responsibility to support the delivery of timely information and financial reports to senior management to enable compliance with regulations. They have a strong understanding of financial management principles and provide advice, support and assistance on the implementation of various local and University wide finance related initiatives. The Financial Accountant works with staff within the F&BS team and with finance professionals across the broader University community.

The Australian National University, one of the World's leading research universities, has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, customer service-focused finance professional to work within the University's Finance and Business Services Division (F&BS). F&BS supports the University's strategic and operational goals through the provision of professional corporate financial management and administration, reporting and effective business services.

For further information, please contact Linh Hoang, Finance Manager, E: Linh.Hoang@anu.edu.au

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on indigenous.employment@anu.edu.au

ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to those of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion

Application information

In order to apply for this role, please make sure that you upload the following documents:

A statement addressing the selection criteria.

A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.

Other documents, if required.

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

Please note: The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.